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B2 · Science & technology

B2 · Scienza e tecnologia

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    generate(verb)

    /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

    generare, produrre, suscitare

    to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas

    The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees

    Il nuovo programma di formazione ha suscitato molto interesse tra i dipendenti.

    The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company

    Sinonimicreateproduceyieldcausedevelopform
    Contraridestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecrease
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    detect(verb)

    /dɪˈtekt/

    rilevare, individuare

    to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

    The tests are designed to detect the disease early.

    I test sono progettati per individuare precocemente la malattia.

    Sinonimidiscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncover
    Contrarimissoverlookignoreneglect
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    wire(noun)

    /ˈwaɪər/

    filo metallico, filo

    metal in the form of thin thread ; a piece of this

    In front of my house is a wire fence.

    Davanti a casa mia c'è una recinzione di filo metallico.

    The box was fastened with a rusty wire.

    Sinonimicablestrandfilamentthread
    Contrariropefibercord
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    cell(noun)

    /sel/

    cellula

    the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .

    All plants and animals are made up of cells that can only be seen under a microscope.

    Tutte le piante e gli animali sono fatti di cellule che si possono vedere solo al microscopio.

    Sinonimicompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cell
    Contrarifreedomopen spacerelease
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    melt(verb)

    /melt/

    sciogliersi, fondere

    to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating

    The snow showed no sign of melting.

    La neve non dava alcun segno di sciogliersi.

    First, melt two ounces of butter.

    Sinonimidissolveliquefythawsoftenfuse
    Contrarifreezesolidifyhardencongeal
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    observation(noun)

    /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/

    osservazione

    the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something

    Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.

    La maggior parte delle informazioni è stata raccolta tramite l'osservazione diretta del comportamento degli animali.

    The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).

    Sinonimiscrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregard
    Contrarineglectignorancedisregardinattention
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    cable(noun)

    /ˈkeɪbl/

    cavo, cavo elettrico

    one or more insulated conductors inside a protective outer cover, used to carry electricity

    We need to lay a 95 square millimetre cable from the transformer to the main board.

    Dobbiamo posare un cavo da 95 mm² dal trasformatore al quadro principale.

    Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.

    Sinonimiwirecordropestrandline
    Contrariwireless
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    bacteria(noun)

    /bækˈtɪriə/

    batteri

    the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.

    an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water

    una malattia causata dai batteri nell'acqua potabile

    The house is built around a central courtyard.

    Sinonimigermsmicrobesmicroorganisms
    Contraricleanlinesssterilityhygiene
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    satellite(noun)

    /ˈsætəlaɪt/

    satellite

    an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.

    a weather/communications satellite

    un satellite meteorologico/per le telecomunicazioni

    Sinonimimoonorbiterspacecraft
    Contrariplanetground station
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    solar(adjective)

    /ˈsəʊlər/

    solare

    of or connected with the sun

    solar radiation

    radiazione solare

    Sinonimisunheliac
    Contrarilunarterrestrialearthly
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    psychology(noun)

    /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

    psicologia

    the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour

    She studied psychology at Harvard.

    Ha studiato psicologia a Harvard.

    Sinonimibehavioral sciencescience of mindmental science
    Contrariphysical sciencephysicality
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    phenomenon(noun)

    /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/

    fenomeno

    a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood

    Global warming is a phenomenon that scientists are still trying to understand fully.

    Il riscaldamento globale è un fenomeno che gli scienziati stanno ancora cercando di comprendere appieno.

    Sinonimioccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensation
    Contrarinormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplace
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    component(noun)

    /kəmˈpəʊnənt/

    componente, parte

    one of several parts of which something is made

    The engine is an important component of the car.

    Il motore è un componente importante dell'automobile.

    Sinonimielementpartpieceingredientunitfactor
    Contrariwholeentiretytotalsystem
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    finding(noun)

    /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

    risultato, scoperta

    information that is discovered as the result of research into something

    The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.

    Il principale risultato dello studio è stato che l'esercizio fisico regolare migliora la qualità del sonno.

    Sinonimidiscoverydetectionlocation
    Contrarilosingmisplacinghiding
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    psychologist(noun)

    /saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/

    psicologo, psicologa

    a scientist who studies and is trained in psychology

    The psychologist helped me understand my anxiety.

    Lo psicologo mi ha aiutato a capire la mia ansia.

    Sinonimitherapistcounseloranalystshrink
    Contraripatientclient
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    universe(noun)

    /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

    universo

    the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars

    The universe is vast and mysterious.

    L'universo è vasto e misterioso.

    Sinonimicosmosworldmacrocosm
    Contrarimicrocosmearthplanet
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    virtual(adjective)

    /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

    virtuale

    made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet

    We attended a virtual meeting.

    Abbiamo partecipato a una riunione virtuale.

    Sinonimisimulateddigitalonline
    Contrarirealactualphysical